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Clifford Chance’s top earner paid nearly £5 million due to firm’s record year

Posted on 20 January 2023

Companies House records show that magic circle firm Clifford Chance’s top-paid partner saw a 58% rise in earnings in 2022, receiving £4.94 million in the year to April. This is more than double the average partner pay at the firm.

The number of trainee solicitors earning less than the recommended minimum salary has fallen by a third

Posted on 09 January 2019

The number of trainee solicitors earning less than the Law Society’s recommended minimum salary has fallen by a third compared to last year, according to new research.

Apprenticeship opportunities continue to rise

Posted on 21 March 2013

The London Borough of Hillingdon has appointed four school leavers as legal assistant apprentices in its legal services department.

ULaw and University of Liverpool to offer joint programmes in new partnership

Posted on 28 May 2014

The University of Law and the University of Liverpool have announced a new strategic partnership, offering joint and dual programmes in law with business and management.

Sutton Trust

Posted on 27 March 2023

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Mischon de Reya appoints The University of Law as SQE training provider

Posted on 22 July 2022

The University of Law will provide Solicitors Qualifying Examination training to Mischon de Reya LLP’s future trainees and solicitor apprentices as they enter a new exclusive partnership.

Deloitte doubles UK lawyer headcount as Kemp Little joins Deloitte Legal

Posted on 26 February 2021

Technology and digital media law firm Kemp Little has joined Deloitte Legal, doubling its lawyer headcount to more than 170 in the UK. The transaction also saw the addition of 29 new partners.

Magic circle law firm launches AI chatbot to improve efficiency

Posted on 17 February 2023

Allen & Overy LLP has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot named Harvey to complete various tasks and save time “at all levels”.

The future of non-conventionally powered vehicles

Posted on 03 August 2021

Is the UK ready to switch to non-conventionally powered vehicles?

DWF introduces video interviewing to vac scheme applications

Posted on 25 April 2014

National law firm DWF has adopted video interviewing as a way to expand the number of applications that it considers.

City firms’ management receive pay rises hitting more than £3 million

Posted on 02 February 2024

Top earners at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP and Pinsent Masons LLP have had their remuneration increased to approximately £3.1 million.

Deech encourages more tweeting and blogging

Posted on 25 September 2012

The chair of the Bar Standards Board has urged members to embrace the world of social media in order to, among other things, improve communication on controversial issues.

Legal aid bill defeated for a third time in the House of Lords

Posted on 08 March 2012

The government's legal aid bill has suffered a third defeat in the House of Lords.

Dentons set to open Irish office

Posted on 10 January 2020

International firm Dentons – the largest law firm in the world by headcount –is opening its first office in Ireland.

University of Law sold by private equity house less than three years after purchase

Posted on 04 June 2015

The University of Law has been sold to Global University Systems by Montagu Private Equity, less than three years since it was first purchased.

CMS launches non-law graduate training scheme

Posted on 09 July 2021

CMS has launched a two-year non-law graduate training programme called the Business Development & Marketing Graduate Programme, which will take on four candidates at the firm’s London office.

The College of Legal Practice partners with Keele University to offer SQE prep

Posted on 19 February 2024

The College of Legal Practice has announced a new partnership with Keele University to offer Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) preparation as part of Keele’s LLM in legal practice course.

Current training not fit for purpose, claims research paper

Posted on 30 August 2012

The legal education and training review's latest discussion paper claims that the current system of education and training must change if it is to provide lawyers with the necessary skills to practise in the future legal services market.

An introduction to leveraged buyouts

Posted on 04 June 2019

How do leveraged buyouts combine private equity and debt finance to provide an attractive way to finance transactions?

Macfarlanes LLP - Finn Halton

Finn Halton is a corporate tax lawyer at Macfarlanes. Find out why Finn pursued this area of law, how the firm has supported her and Finn’s top tips for aspiring lawyers.